CVE-2006-4521
The BerDecodeLoginDataRequest function in the libnmasldap.so NMAS module in Novell eDirectory 8.8 and 8.8.1 before the Security Services 2.0.3 patch does not properly increment a pointer when handling certain input, which allows remote attackers to…
Does this matter?
Lower severity and a low EPSS score (1.76%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.
Description
The BerDecodeLoginDataRequest function in the libnmasldap.so NMAS module in Novell eDirectory 8.8 and 8.8.1 before the Security Services 2.0.3 patch does not properly increment a pointer when handling certain input, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access) via a crafted login request.
- CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 MEDIUMAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
- EPSS
- 1.76% probability · 77th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Affected
- novell/edirectory
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=437Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22660Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017140Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20842
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4293
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29963
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=437Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22660Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017140Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20842
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4293
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29963
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.